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Sleep tight

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What do you do to improve your sleep?

We have all heard or read the rules regarding getting a good night’s sleep.

A cozy sanctuary, clean sheets, uncluttered room, limited food, alcohol and screen time leading up to it.

An open window and  your head facing south -according to Feng Shui.

No animals on the bed ( yeah right) and of course it would help if you don’t have a lumpy mattress, your partner snores or live somewhere too guiet( for some) or too noisy outside (for others)

We don’t want or need it too hot or too cold, either

Over tired, a busy brain, the list could go on for a bit, eh?

But my own thought is to go to bed with a clear conscience.

The Elders know

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What’s the best advice you’d give to someone younger than yourself

Never ever having a mentor has been the  bane of my life.

I don’t want to say to a youngster if someone shows interest in you go with it, because their intentions may not be good for you.

But if there is a figure in your life, you totally trust-then listen.

If you ever you’re freaked out by someone, tell someone else. They don’t listen, tell someone else.

Once upon a time, apprenticeships used to be something, an honourable thing – life-long leaning was passed on. Like many cultures worldwide, the elders held the wisdom.

I’m rambling, but  I guess what I’m trying to say is if you recognise an elder who has an ability you aspire to gain, listen, watch,take it in and question.Stretch your brain and imagination at every opportunity.

Give a little bit

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Who are you most inspired by?

A generosity of spirit gets my vote every time. Those who give a damn.

My fellow bloggers here on WP. I’m totally inspired by you and what you have to say and how you say it. There is a lot of talent on this my most favourite social platform.

I love folk who make a bit of an effort to be bright, to be upbeat. Those who give, even when life is a tad pear-shaped. Because when they do, we’ll notice and come together to support.

Cute pic, eh?

Just wait

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What is something you wish you could tell your 20-year-old self?

I would be telling myself that things/moments/incidents/meetings/people/ judgement aren’t always as they seem.

To step back and look at the bigger picture-sorry to say this but ulterior motive is a thing.

Wait, listen, watch…

Just don’t believe everything that comes your way….

Trippin’

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How do you plan the perfect road trip?

Thesedays WP I just do the one 600 mile round trip to Cornwall in the South West coast of the UK, whenever I can.

Having the car in good working order and getting Patch’s things together take priority. I have the all singing and dancing RAC cover so as not to worry about breaking down. It’s costly, but hey! It takes away any stress about that.

You have to think about the four seasons in one day, England has going on when you’re packing. I invariably get it wrong!

With the car packed off we go, with water and snacks up front for us both. Stops when His Nibs gets restless. Sometimes music, sometimes not. And that’s us.

I will be driving slower/taking longer to reach our Shepherd’s Hut, as petrol prices dictate that now…

Interesting?

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What’s the most interesting local custom you’ve encountered?

Years ago in India, I marvelled at the amazing Hindu customs- they were filled with colour and lights, incense, prayer, flowers, and food.

I think of some of the English ones…. Father Christmas ( when you tell the kids there will be a strange man in the house tonight. But it’s OK, he’s got you some presents) The Tooth Fairy (again, someone will come into your bedroom and even touch your pillow-but that’s okay, they will leave you money) Easter Bunny-chocolate eggs, wearing paper hats whilst you eat your Xmas meal. Burning an effergy of Guy Fawkes on a big bonfire one night.

Then there’s that one where someone leaves the house at midnight New Year’s Eve and walks round to the front door and comes in carrying coal-bringing good fortune and wealth to the household. April Fools Day, where you play a practical joke on someone, when they fall for it, you have to say ‘ April Fool!’- but you have to do it before midday, else you are the fool.

All very lame in comparison to the Hindu way of doing things!

Love Cornwall.

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What is your favourite holiday? Why is it your favorite?

I’ve written about spending time down in Cornwall with some friends, more than once WP. We stay in a Shepherds Hut on their land and have a blissful few days. Patch loves the beach, swimming, he has a blast. Seeing  him ao happy certainly makes me happy.

This DP will come around again this time next year. Hopefully, I’ll be feeling more creative.